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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668,591.80, 1,002,887.70 and 402,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668,591.80, 1,002,887.70 and 402,215.20 is: 603,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,591.80 : 1,002,887.70 = 402,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,591.80/1,002,887.70 = 402,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,591.80x = 1,002,887.70 × 402,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,591.80x = 403,376,676,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,376,676,833.04/668,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,322.80

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